Absolute Rulers
This ruler bankrupt the Spanish empire by mining and spending a significant portion of gold and silver from South American colonies
Who is Philip II?
Earth-centered view of the world
What is the geocentric theory?
This philosphe believed in the idea of an agreement between people that created a government of law and order. That law and order was controlled by an absolute power
Who is Hobbes?
This ruler of Prussia granted many religious freedoms, reduced censorship, and improved education. He also reformed the justice system and abolished the use of torture
Who is Frederick the Great?
This ruler westernized Russia after a long visit to Europe and was influenced by western values and traditions
Who is Peter the Great?
Sun-centered view of the world
What is the heliocentric theory?
This philosphe saw human ability to govern their own affairs, leading to his belief in three natural rights of life, liberty, and property
Who is John Locke?
This ruler of Austria introduced legal reforms and freedom of the press. He also sup- ported freedom of worship, even for Protestants, Orthodox Christians, and Jews. In his most radical reform, Joseph abolished serfdom and ordered that peasants be paid for their labor with cash.
Who is Joseph II?
This ruler built a grand palace outside Paris, France and limited the power of the nobles
Who is Louis XIV?
The person who challenged the Catholic Church's authority about the geocentric theory
Who is Galileo Galilei?
This enlightenment writer wanted free speech/press and freedom of religion
Who is Voltaire?
This ruler was pen pals with both Voltaire and Montesquieu
Who is Catherine the Great?
This leader took on Frederick the Great of Prussia in the Seven Years' War regarding Austrian power
Who is Maria Theresa?
Idea of Descartes and Bacon that soon became the basic outline of any scientific experiment
What is the scientific method?
This philosophe saw separation of powers as a check on the government in order to keep it balanced and fair
Who is Montesquieu?
Artwork style demonstrating grand and ornate aspects
What is baroque?
This leader wanted to bring in the Catholic Church to England and attempted to weaken the power of the Church of England
Who is James II?
Isaac Newton's major accomplishments
What is the three laws of physics or motion?
This philosphe wanted to banish capital punishment and implement a fair judicial system within the government and society
Who is Beccaria?
A revival of Greek and Roman art and architecture
What is neoclassical?